October Drift

Photo by Rob Blackham

The reasons for this are numerous, but in 2025, being in a rock band feels like an absurdly radical idea. In a time where people are becoming more divided, where the music industry is in shambles, one could be forgiven for thinking “Why a band?” But the beauty of that framework of a band, of four people coming together to work on a shared vision….it feels beautifully vital and poignant during a time like today. UK rock band October Drift are a shining example of this, especially with how they inadvertently subverse the ideas of what a rock band should be. They’re a band that isn’t afraid of being vulnerable, of not shying away from sensitivity and tenderness. Their latest album, Blame The Young, explores the euphoria that can come from singing your lungs out raw and being steadfast in what you believe in. Across this episode of the pod, I chatted with frontman Kiran Roy and guitarist Dan Young about the who, what, where, and why of October Drift.

The band have just embarked on a tour of the UK and Ireland, be sure to visit their website for full details on the tour. After you hear the episode, be sure to check out October Drift’s track Wallflower on the official New Exchange Playlist. Also, be sure to follow October Drift on Spotify and Instagram.